Owl News

List of 150 news stories.

  • ImPACT Testing Email

    Concussion management testing is mandatory for all MUS students and must be completed every two years. The Athletic Department is currently conducting testing for students in rising Grades 7, 9, and 11. These parents and students were emailed June 3 about the test.
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  • Owls Earn Language Awards

    Students performed well in the yearly national language exams in French, Greek, Latin, and Spanish.
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  • Get Summer Reading Assignment Done!

    Summer Reading Mastery courses will help you knock out your Summer Reading Assignment in style. All grades have an assignment – why not sign up so you can complete this important task over the break? The first set of sessions runs June 2-18, 20. The second set of sessions runs July 7-25.
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  • Summer Math Packet Labs

    Math-packet help labs will be open select Tuesdays (July 8, July 15, July 22, and July 29) from 9 a.m. - noon for any student needing guidance. Visit the Upper School Office for lab locations.
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  • Class of 2025 Final Transcripts

    Once second semester grades are posted, we will send official transcripts to the colleges where students are enrolling and to NCAA (for those registered with the NCAA Initial Eligibility Center). We will also mail students an unofficial copy of their transcripts for their records.
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  • College Essay and Application Work

    College counselors will be in the office during summer hours to meet with rising seniors. Students are welcome to make appointments with their counselors to work ahead on college essays and applications!
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  • Rising Senior Strengths Assessment

    We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to identify their strengths and learn how best to use them. Gallup CliftonStrengths is a powerful online tool helping individuals identify, understand, and maximize their unique talents and strengths.
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  • Summer Hours

    Beginning Tuesday, May 27, our summer hours take affect. Summer hours are 7:30 a.m. - 3 p.m., Monday through Thursday, and 7:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. on Fridays.
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  • Construction and Endowment Milestones Announced

    Headmaster Pete Sanders and Board of Trustees Chair Will Thompson ’95 have announced a special moment in the history and trajectory of MUS. We celebrate the launch of a three-phase campus construction plan and the near-doubling of our endowment, milestones made possible by the Bold Vision Bright Future campaign. A quiet effort to this point, the campaign for Memphis University School now expands to all who embrace our vital mission.
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  • Graduation Events: May 18

    Baccalaureate and Commencement events are Sunday, May 18. Families have been sent details about parking, seating assignments, photography, and more. See the May 5 email here. Those who wish to see the events online can find the live streams and more resources on www.musowls.org/graduation.
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  • School Holiday: May 19

    MUS will be closed for a school holiday Monday, May 19, following Baccalaureate and Commencement services Sunday, May 18.
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  • Wills Frazer 2025 Valedictorian

    Memphis University School valedictorian Wills Frazer is a writer, a mathematician, and an artist who uses his talents to better comprehend various facets of life. To Wills, the world is fascinating and beautiful, and he is eager to explore. His greatest joy is gathering teams together to achieve creative goals, such as preparing cases for Mock Trial competitions, producing another newspaper edition, or creating the latest T-shirt design for a Student Council event.
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  • Kushal Patel 2025 Salutatorian

    Memphis University School Salutatorian Kushal Patel stands out for his innovative approach to scholarship and his concern for others. One of Kushal’s most endearing qualities is his ability to make work feel engaging and joyous and to draw friends into his projects. During his internship with Woodberry Associates in Washington, D.C., Kushal joined the office baseball league where he competed in friendly matches against other lobbying firms and political offices.
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  • Thompson Honored For 53 Years

    Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood called upon Shakespeare’s Julius Caesar while lauding L. Edwin Eleazer III Chair of Excellence in Teaching Norman Thompson for his 53 years of service at Memphis University School during the annual Retiree Chapel.
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  • Calling All Eagle Owls

    Did your Owl become an Eagle Scout this school year? We want to know so that we can celebrate his accomplishment!
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  • Smithson Lauded for Distinguished Teaching

    Headmaster Pete Sanders awarded Science Instructor Garrett Smithson the 2025 Distinguished Teaching Award, given annually to a faculty member who demonstrates excellence.
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  • Taylor Thanked For 14 Years

    Faculty Emeritus Bobby Alston wanted to do a little more coaching during the Retiree Chapel May 9. He urged Owls to ask themselves two questions: “What have you accomplished?” and “Who would be honored to document your journey?” The answers to those questions depend on talent, effort, and energy, said the long-time football and track head coach.
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  • TN EFS Program Info

    MUS will participate in the Tennessee Department of Education’s Education Freedom Scholarship (EFS) program (vouchers) for the 2025-26 academic year. The state’s application portal for families opened May 15. To learn more about eligibility and how to apply, visit the official program website HERE.
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  • Order of the Owl Inducts 67

    Lower School students and families gathered in Hyde Chapel to celebrate the Order of the Owl inductions May 8. Sixty-seven students received Order of the Owl recognition.
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  • Time to Claim Lost Items

    It’s time to claim those lost items from Lost and Found collections in the Upper School and Lower School before the end of the year!
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  • 2025-26 Wingman Deadline: May 23

    The Counseling Department is accepting Upper School students for next year’s Wingman mentoring program. Returning Wingmen need only inform Senior Counselor Candy Harris of their planned return via email. New volunteers can sign up here before Friday, May 23.
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  • CSO Dinner, Games at BCA: May 12

    Join us as we lead games and serve dinner for the students living in dorms at Binghampton Christian Academy on Monday, May 12, 5-6 p.m.
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  • CSO Food Distribution Event: May 19

    Volunteers are needed for the next Mid-South Food Bank Distribution on Monday, May 19, 8:30-11 a.m. in the Lower School parking lot.
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  • Latin Honor Society Inducts 22

    Twenty-two Owls were inducted into the National Junior Classical League Latin Honor Society May 6.
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  • Study Sessions, Half Days, Holidays

    May is jumping with exams, half-day dismissals, and holidays. See the study calendar Upper School Owls have been given for optimal exam preparation. Bookmark the Academic Calendar for a quick reference to exams, study sessions, half days, and holidays!
     
    Evening Study Sessions are also available in Hyde Library to help students prepare in a quiet, supervised environment.
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  • Chi Alpha Mu Inducts 19

    Chi Alpha Mu, the national junior mathematics club for middle and junior high school students, inducted 19 new members. The club, named for Creative Adventures in Mathematics, was founded in 1967 and reactivated by the high school math society, Mu Alpha Theta, in 2008 to promote enjoyment and understanding of mathematics by middle school students.

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  • CSO Dinner at Room in the Inn: May 17

    Volunteers will cook and serve a brisket dinner for the guests at Calvary Episcopal Church Room in the Inn on Saturday, May 17, 4:30-7 p.m.
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  • Patel Awarded Coke Scholarship

    The Coca-Cola Scholars Foundation has designated Memphis University School senior Kushal Patel as a Coke Scholar-Select. As one of 150 high school students chosen from among 105,000 applicants nationwide, he receives a $20,000 merit-based scholarship and joins over 7,000 distinguished alumni recipients. The process involves several selection rounds, essay composition, and personal interviews.
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  • Trigon Takes Over Amphitheater

    Students and faculty flocked to Thomas Amphitheater to watch as three Lower School contenders took to the arena for the trigon finals May 5.
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  • Eight Named Springfield Scholars

    Faculty and families celebrated eight eighth-grade Springfield Scholars inductees during a banquet May 1. These students are in the top 10% of their class and demonstrate character consistent with the high standards of the school’s Honor Code and Community Creed.
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  • Musicians Top Competition

    Band and orchestra students traveled to St. Louis to compete in the Music in the Parks Festival at Six Flags April 25. The Owls performed first and ended up with the highest score of any instrumental group in the competition.
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  • Cardozo Urges Students to Follow Interests

    Alan Chung ’25 experienced Massachusetts Institute of Technology Instructor Christian Cardozo’s teaching at the Beaver Works Summer Institute at MIT and thought he would make a great chapel speaker. Fellow AI and Ethics Club members Patrick Burke ’25 and Paxton Silver ’25 agreed, and with the help of Student Council funds, they brought him from Boston to the Hyde Chapel stage April 25.
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  • Two Owls Advance in DECA Competition

    Juniors Albert Ding and Ari Thiyagarajaa advanced to the DECA International Career Development Conference in Orlando, Florida, April 26-29 after their performance at the state-level competition.
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  • Patel Named Presidential Semifinalist

    The United States Presidential Scholars Program has named senior Kushal Patel a semifinalist.
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  • Special Olympics Volunteers: April 26

    CSO is holding a Special Olympics Festival on campus Saturday, April 26, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Volunteers will host and officiate games of spikeball, cornhole, soccer, kickball, and relay races for the athletes.
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  • Class of 2026 Portraits

    It is time for the Class of 2026 to schedule senior portraits. These photos are used for The Owl yearbook, the class composite that will hang permanently in the halls of MUS, and many other news and social media posts. Families can also order portrait copies.
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  • Seniors Honored with Awards

    Class of 2025 family members joined students and faculty in Hyde Chapel on April 23 for the Senior Academic Awards program.
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  • Frazer Studies Interplay of Art and Math

    Wills Frazer ’25 took the Hyde Chapel stage to present his work through an independent study titled “Math and Art: Parametric Cycloids, Polar Rose Curves, ​and Tessellations.”
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  • Special Awards and Honors Announced

    At the Special Awards and Honor Societies Induction ceremony in Hyde Chapel April 16, seven Owls received college book awards, and 38 students received the President’s Volunteer Service Award. In addition, Upper School scholars were inducted into the Department of Classical and Modern Languages honor societies, International Thespian Society, the Quill and Scroll Society (for high school journalists), Mu Alpha Theta (for math scholars), and Societas Caritas (for community service).
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  • Beg To Differ Garners Gold

    Beg To Differ traveled to New York to participate in the WorldStrides Heritage Festival, coming away with a Gold Medal for the second year in a row.
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  • Ding Helps Launch State Math Coalition

    Why would high school students form a 501(c)(3) non-profit corporation to organize Tennessee students for math competitions? Why would they select student officers, solicit donations, develop a website, and plan and run the first Tennessee Math Tournament?
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  • Nineteen Owls Earn Biliteracy Seal

    Nineteen Owls earned the Seal of Biliteracy, a program recognizing students who have achieved proficiency in two or more languages by high school graduation.
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  • Sly Tate ’13 Speaks on Leadership

    Sylvester “Sly” Tate ’13 returned to his alma mater as the 22nd Rogers Leadership Forum guest to speak about lessons he has learned along his path.

    “Today I get the awesome opportunity to talk to a school built on leadership about leadership,” he said.

     
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  • Mock Interviews with Alumni: June 9-10

    Rising seniors can practice their interviewing skills with alumni this summer. The sessions will be virtual, so students can participate even if they are out of town. Each student will need to commit an hour, completing two 20-minute interviews and receiving feedback from each interviewer.
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  • Bubones Lauded for Latin Translation

    Owls achieved recognition in three Latin translation contests.
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  • College Counseling Meeting for Seniors

    Now that all college admission decisions are released, seniors will receive a calendar invite for meetings with their college counselors to discuss their options and next steps.
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  • Latin Students TJCL Champs

    For the 16th consecutive year, the Bubones secured the Tennessee Junior Classical League championship. A total of 43 Upper School and Lower School Latin students traveled to the state convention at Austin Peay State University in Clarksville March 28 and 29 and amassed a combined score of 1,802 total points to top the competition.
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  • 2025-26 Cheerleaders Announced

    Cheer advisor Mrs. Jennifer McCracken has announced the 2025-26 cheerleading squads! Congratulations to these Owl cheerleaders.
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  • Thompson Speaks at Manhood Breakfast

    L. Edwin Eleazer III Chair of Excellence in Teaching and Honor Council Advisor Norman Thompson spoke to Lower School boys about the value of the Honor System at the March 28 Manhood Breakfast. Upper School Director of Student Life Stephond Allmond ’10 organizes these monthly events to highlight the values of the Community Creed. Mr. Thompson focused upon the first two tenets: Truth and Honor.
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  • CSO Sports Festival: March 29

    CSO will host a sports festival and cookout at Emmanuel Center (604 Saint Paul Avenue) on Saturday, March 29, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m.
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  • Math Modelers are Semifinalists

    The team of seniors Alan Cheng (captain), Joephen Chen, Rushil Komeravelli, Michael Liu, and junior Albert Ding finished as semifinalists in the MathWorks Math Modeling Challenge.
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  • NHS Inducts 71 Owls

    The Memphis University School chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 71 members from the junior and senior classes in a ceremony March 26.
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  • 2025 Cross Country Information

    The Upper School cross-country team is open to all rising Grade 9-12 students. Over the past several years, we have built a strong program that competes with top teams across the state - and we are excited about maintaining that tradition in the new school year.
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  • 2025-26 Freshman Football Team Invitation

    Rising Grade 9 students, please consider this your official invitation to join next year’s freshman football team.
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  • Examining Historical Objectivity

    Recounting various theories on documenting history, senior Rushil Komeravelli examined the quest for historical objectivity. Speaking of the 1915 film The Birth of a Nation, he described the tale of the Reconstruction-era South that glorifies the KKK and its mission to protect white citizens.
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  • Free US Physicals Night, May 12

    Mark your calendars for the Free Upper School Physicals Night on Monday, May 12, at Zupmed in the Laurelwood Shopping Center. Available for all rising MUS Upper School students, physicals will be conducted in this order: rising seniors will begin at 5:30 p.m.; rising juniors, 5:45 p.m.; rising sophomores, 6 p.m.; rising freshmen, 6:15 p.m.
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  • Graduation Supplies Arrive: April 3

    Graduation supplies are arriving!  A Jostens representative will be in Morgan Foyer to deliver graduation orders (announcements and accessories) Thursday, April 3, 10:20 a.m. Families who have placed orders should also receive an email from Jostens about their orders and instructions. Payment in full is required to pick up your order - CASH ONLY. To pay by credit card, call them or go to jostens.com by April 2.
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  • JV, Varsity Golf Tryouts: July 14-15

    Tryouts for the 2025-26 varsity and JV golf teams will be held July 14-15 at The Links at Audubon. Tee times for tryouts begin at 11 a.m. both days.
     
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  • Twenty Owls Inducted into Cum Laude

    The Memphis University School chapter of the Cum Laude Society inducted 20 members from the classes of 2025 and 2026 during a ceremony March 21. Membership in the Cum Laude Society is the highest academic honor students in a secondary school can receive. The MUS chapter, modeled on Phi Beta Kappa, was chartered on December 14, 1967.
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  • Students Elect Wells Honor Council President

    The student body elected junior Devin Wells to be the 2025-26 Honor Council president following the Upper School nomination and voting process.
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  • Campbell Named Golf Coach

    Memphis University School Athletic Director Thad McCracken announced the appointment of Mr. Chip Campbell ’99 as the school’s varsity golf coach. He assumes the role immediately, following the retirement of Coach Cliff Frisby this winter.
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  • LS Manhood Breakfast: March 28

    Mr. Norman Thompson is the guest speaker at the next Lower School Manhood Breakfast on Friday, March 28. Upper School English instructor and Honor Council and The Owl’s Hoot advisor, Thompson will speak on Truth and Honor.
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  • Robotics Competes in State Tournament

    Two Owls robotics squads competed in the 2025 Tennessee VEX Robotics State Championship at Austin Peay State University where the middle school team, Team 99331S, was awarded the Judges’ Award for their dedication and perseverance.
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  • Bubones Excel in Latin League

    In the National Junior Classical League’s Latin League competition, the team of seniors Joephen Chen, Kushal Patel, Rushil Komeravelli, Michael Liu, and Kip Stalls won the South One regional bracket with an undefeated regular season and finished the competition tied for 13th place out of 159 varsity teams nationwide.
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  • King Reports on Black Experience

    Senior Christon King presented a chapel on The Black Experience at MUS, a report based on a survey he sent to roughly 200 Black alumni, for which he received 37 responses, and conducted 12 follow-up interviews.
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  • College Admission Fair: April 2

    Upper School students will attend a College Fair on Wednesday, April 2, 10:15 a.m., in Morrison Courtyard.
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  • Mu Alpha Theta Mathletes Three-peat

    Eighteen Owls traveled to Dobyns-Bennett High School in Kingsport for the Mu Alpha Theta State Convention and came away the Overall Sweepstakes and Interschool Competition winners for the third straight year.
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  • WordSmith Owls Claim Hardware

    Ten students participated in the 2025 WordSmith Olympics February 16 at the University of Memphis, led by Instructor in English Eric Dalle ’93. The Owls earned a variety of individual awards and two second-place trophies.
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  • Marks Explores Mind-Body Problem and AI

    Dr. Robert J. Marks II, the director of the Walter Bradley Center for Natural and Artificial Intelligence at Discovery Institute and a distinguished professor of engineering at Baylor University, was the featured guest for the 26th annual Robert M. Metcalf Symposium. In chapel February 28, he explored the questions, “Is Your Mind the Same as Your Brain? Are You a Computer Made Out of Meat?” His talk was based on the book he authored with Angus Menuge and Brian Krouse, Minding the Brain: Models of the Mind, Information, and Empirical Science (Discovery Press).
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  • Celebrating Class of 2025 on Insta

    Starting after Spring Break and running through May 1 (the National Candidate Reply Date), seniors can opt in to share their college decisions via the MUS Seniors Instagram account.
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  • Summer Programs are Heating Up!

    Summer Programs are published and ready for registration!
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  • Three Owls Receive DAR Essay Honors

    Three Owls received honors for their submissions to Daughters of the American Revolution essay contests. Representatives of the DAR Watauga Chapter, Mrs. Maria Burke (former MUS math teacher) and Mrs. Jean McSwain, came to campus to make the presentations.
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  • Chamberlain honored by U of M

    Congratulations to MUS Tennis Coach and Director of the Dunavant-Wellford Tennis Center Phil Chamberlain who was honored with the Billy J. Murphy Award at the University of Memphis M Club banquet Saturday. The award is presented to a former student-athlete who excelled in his/her profession since leaving the University of Memphis.
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  • Mock Trial Team Prevails

    For the first time in 17 years, the Mock Trial team won the District Championship, overcoming a St. Mary’s squad that had won four seasons in a row. 
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  • Author Wise Offers Writing Advice

    Henry Wise spoke in chapel about his winding path in becoming a successful author and lessons learned along the way. He came to MUS at the invitation of Director of Hyde Library Wendy Trenthem, and his visit included a book signing and lunch with students and faculty.
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  • Did U Get the Weather Closing Notification?

    Urgent notifications and weather closings are sent to families via an opt-in texting system. If you get text messages from 79041 already, you do not need to do anything.
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  • Frisby Retiring After Successful Career

    Coach Cliff Frisby, Memphis University School golf head coach, has announced his retirement after 16 years at the school.
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  • Support MUS Robotics Tourney: Feb. 22

    MUS is hosting the second annual MUS VRS Winter Tournament on Saturday, February 22. Thirty-six teams will compete to qualify for state. Check in for competitors opens at 7:30 a.m. in the Campus Center near No. 1 on our campus map.
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  • Owls Named to MBJ’s Next Gen

    The Memphis Business Journal named juniors Ari Thiyagarajaa and Ethan Zhao to their 2025 Next Gen list.
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  • Substance Abuse: A Cautionary Tale

    David Magee spoke in chapel about a subject he knows all too well: the pain and destruction caused by substance abuse and mental health issues but also the joy of recovery. An accidental overdose killed his older son and nearly took his second son. His daughter struggled with an eating disorder, and Magee battled alcohol and prescription drug addiction.
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  • Senior Parents, FAFSA Priority Date: March 3

    Parents of seniors, if your son applied to the University of Tennessee, Knoxville, you must file the FAFSA by Friday, March 3, 2025, UT's priority filing date, to determine eligibility for aid and scholarships.
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  • Sophomores, Complete Your Scoir Survey

    Sophomores need to complete their Class of 2027 sophomore-year college surveys in Scoir.
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  • Drug, Alcohol Parent Workshop: March 5

    MUS and Hutchison parents are invited to a parent workshop with Mr. David Magee, Wednesday, March 5, 5:30 p.m., in the Wiener Theatre of Hutchison School.
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  • Racial Depictions in Media Explored

    Sophomore Carson Alexander spoke in chapel about whitewashing, blackwashing, and the representation of race in the media. He described whitewashing as an alteration of a character’s skin color from black/brown to white. As an example, he cited the decision in the movie Bullet Train to cast white actors instead of the Asian characters from the novel.
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  • Owls Earn Scholastic Writing Honors

    Ten Owls received honors for their writing in the regional Scholastic Art and Writing Awards. Ike Emmert ’27 earned one Gold Key, one Silver Key, and two Honorable Mentions for his work across three categories.
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  • Robotics Owls Triumph

    The Owl robotics team (99331M) were tournament champions and earned the Sportsmanship Award at the 2025 Brighton High VEX High Stakes Robotics Tournament February 1 -- despite missing three of five members.
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  • Johnson Tells History of Statue of Liberty

    Jeremiah Johnson ’25 kicked off the Black History Month speaker series with a retrospective look at the Statue of Liberty.
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  • Junior Strengths Assessment

    We are excited to provide students with an opportunity to identify their strengths and learn how best to use them.
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  • Re-Enrollment Deadline: Feb. 7

    Thank you for entrusting us with the education of your sons. Your support of our teachers, coaches, and programs helps us uphold a liberal arts tradition designed to meet the needs of boys as they grow into young men of character, service, and leadership.

    As you previously signed a contract, you need only complete a few steps and pay the deposit by February 7, 2025, to reserve your spot(s) for next year.
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  • Owls Earn Scholastic Art Awards

    Seven Owls received Mid-South Scholastic Art Awards for their work in the Drawing and Illustration, Mixed Media, Painting, and Portfolio divisions.
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  • Sophomore Meetings Ahead

    It’s already time to start thinking about junior year. We look forward to getting to know the Class of 2027 better!
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  • Liebenow Discusses His Faith

    Watts Liebenow ’26 guided fellow students through his faith journey from the Hyde Chapel stage January 29. 

    Liebenow described his lack of faith during a period of personal struggle. A late-night moment of clarity where he “encountered God” pushed him toward belief and changed his life. “I cannot explain to you how God has impacted my life. He has helped me in so many ways. He gave me the power to help people and spread his word.”
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  • 27 Owls Earn All-West Honors

    Twenty-seven musicians earned chairs in All-West Tennessee Bands and Orchestras, and three received alternate status. In addition, five students qualified for All-State honors with three others reaching All-State alternate status.
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  • Smith Raises Awareness for Conservation

    Chuck Smith ’66, chairman of the board of Ducks Unlimited, returned to the Hyde Chapel stage for the first time since his graduation to teach Owls about Ducks Unlimited and their conservation efforts throughout the country.
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  • Willmott Examines Rehnquist Legacy

    George Willmott ’26 didn’t originally plan to write a book about former Supreme Court Chief Justice William Rehnquist, he explained during a chapel talk about his biographical work The Intellectual Maturation and Ideological Legacy of William Rehnquist (Archway Publishing, May 2024).
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  • Memphis Day Highlights Music

    For our third Memphis Day, we celebrated Memphis music heritage and explored the impact that our hip-hop, blues, rock, and soul sounds have had on the world.
     
    A morning panel, moderated by Instructor in Music Matt Tutor ’91, featured heavy hitters on the Memphis music scene, including Memphis-born rapper Al Kapone (Alphonzo Bailey), Memphis-born producer, performer, and innovator IMAKEMADBEATS (James Dukes), and two-time Grammy-nominated producer, songwriter, arranger, and artist Kurt “KC” Clayton. The panelists then participated in a Memphis recording industry panel facilitated by Music Director Chris Piecuch.
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  • Cawein Uplifts Memphis Musicians

    Elizabeth Cawein, the founder of Music Export Memphis, says the “magic is in the middle” for the local music industry. She spoke in Hyde Chapel about focusing on the “music middle class” – 60% of local musicians who would like to remain in the area and support themselves through music. Music Export Memphis creates opportunities for and subsidizes working musicians, allowing them to tour, build audiences outside the city, and sustain their careers while remaining rooted in the Mid-South.
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  • Juniors – Complete your Scoir Survey

    Juniors need to complete their Class of 2026 junior-year college surveys in Scoir.
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  • Grades Available for Review: Jan. 1

    First semester grades will be posted online Wednesday, January 1, 2025. A guide for accessing grades is HERE.
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  • Bell Ringers Needed: Dec. 21

    CSO volunteers will be ringing bells throughout the day at the Mendenhall Kroger (540 South Mendenhall Road) for the Salvation Army on Saturday, December 21.
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  • Help at Food Distribution: Dec. 23

    CSO volunteers will host a Mid-South Food Bank distribution on Monday, December 23, 8:30-11 a.m., in the Lower School parking lot.
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  • Math Modeling Team Advances

    The Actuarial Foundation announced the semifinalists in the 2024-25 Modeling the Future Challenge (MTFC), including the MUS team. Alan Cheng ’25 (captain), Joephen Chen ’25, Rushil Komeravelli '25, Michael Liu ’25, and Albert Ding ’26 have qualified to progress to the next round of the challenge.
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  • Meetings with Juniors - Parents Invited!

    College counselors continue their second round of meetings with juniors. Mrs. Kim Justis Eikner sent individual email invitations to parents for virtual or in-person meetings.
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  • Technology Award Named for Mr. Simi

    The Tennessee Educational Technology Association (TETA) has named its prestigious Teacher of the Year Award the John Simi Teacher of the Year Award in recognition of his “unparalleled contributions to education and technology integration across Tennessee.”
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  • Spring Auditions: Dec. 11-12

    Spring theater auditions will be held Wednesday, December 11, and Thursday, December 12, from 4-6 p.m. in Hyde Chapel. Auditions will cover both upcoming spring productions: the winter student showcase, Live at the Hyde, and the spring production, Henry IV, Part 1.
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  • Winter Concerts Spread Joy

    Our Winter Concerts are the perfect way to ring in the holiday season!
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  • Bookstore Holiday Open House: Dec. 13

    Save the date! The Schaeffer Bookstore will be open Friday, December 13, 8 a.m. to noon, to help you complete your list of stocking stuffers and gifts!
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  • Themes of Gratitude Infuse Chapel

    Robert J. Hussey, Sr. Chair of Religion Clay Smythe ’85 opened the annual Thanksgiving chapel November 26, reading from the “1928 Book of Common Prayer.” Upper School Counselor Chima Onwuka offered The Collect. Luke Tijong ’26 read Deuteronomy 8:7-18; Joey Paul ’25, Psalm 65; and Instructor in Religion Elliott Dent, 2 Corinthians 9:6-15.
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  • All-West Honors Announced

    Congratulations to all Owl musicians who auditioned for the All-West Tennessee Orchestras. They performed difficult musical excerpts, scales, and were required to sightread in front of a judge who is a professional musician and/or teacher. The 13 selected students will play in the All-West Tennessee Honor Orchestra Clinic in February.
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  • Artistic Owls win BRACE Awards

    Congratulations to the following Owls for winning awards in the Briarcrest Regional Art Contest and Exhibition.
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  • Manhood Breakfast Hosts Large

    History Instructor Jonathan Large was the speaker at the Manhood Breakfast on November 22. Large, who is the advisor for the Civic Service Organization, spoke with Lower School Owls about what leadership in service looks like. He explained how one of the most valuable gifts students can give to those in need is their time.
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  • Owls Enjoy International Fair

    The Counseling Department, Inclusion and Belonging Committee, and Department of Classical and Modern Languages held an International Fair on November 22 in Ross Lynn Arena to punctuate the end of International Week.
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  • College Financial Aid Information for Seniors

    The priority filing deadline for financial aid usually shares a similar deadline with the application deadline. Be sure to check the college website to see which forms are required and when they are due.
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  • Williamson Presents Veterans Chapel

    Mr. Christopher Williamson ’06 spoke in chapel about his experience in the U.S. Marine Corps as part of our Veterans Week Chapel Series, organized by the Alumni Veteran Committee. Williamson said that his four years at MUS prepared him well for his military service and for his career as the COO and wealth advisor for Red Door Wealth Management.
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  • Chapel Features Military Panel

    Mr. Harvey Kay ’75, Lt. Col. David Malone ’75, and Mr. Bruce Moore ’77 distinguished our Veterans Week panel November 13. Moderator George Willmott ’26 posed questions about their military service and asked their advice for Owls considering serving their country.
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  • College Financial Planning Event: Nov. 12

    The next College Money Method program, “Navigating the New System of College Pricing and Financial Aid” is Tuesday, November 12, 6 p.m. This online workshop will provide extensive resources and an in-depth review of the new and evolving ways that colleges price education and provide financial assistance.
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  • Harris Teaches ‘How to be an Upstander”

    A Lunch and Learn session on “How to be an Upstander” drew 44 students to hear Senior Counselor Candy Harris – dressed as a heart for Halloween – give tips on standing up for others when they are bullied or excluded.
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  • Students Share Summer Experiences

    Eight juniors and seniors spoke in chapel about the educational programs they participated in last summer. Director of College Counseling Jenny Byers encouraged students to explore opportunities that interest them and seek advice from their college counselors.
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  • McKay Urges ‘Do the Work’

    Pam and George Sousoulas Chair of Economics and Assistant Track and Field Coach Orlando McKay served as backup quarterback for chapel today when the scheduled speaker could not make it.
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  • CSO Announces Events

    Members of the Civic Service Organization spoke in Hyde Chapel on October 23 reminding students of upcoming service opportunities. CSO is on pace to break the 6,000 total service hours mark set last year, despite no service requirement for students. The organization already set a record with 307 students participating in this year’s Service Day in September.
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  • Eddie Batey Honored with Portrait

    The Alumni Executive Board honored Faculty Emeritus Eddie Batey with the 20th artwork in the Faculty Portrait Series. Family and friends gathered in the Dining Hall October 17 to celebrate the unveiling of his portrait, painted by Mississippi artist Katherine Buchanan. Led by AEB President Horace Carter ’89, the evening featured tributes from Headmaster Pete Sanders, Headmaster Emeritus Ellis Haguewood, and Christ Covenant School Dean of Students Malcolm Saxon ’93. Shelby County Commissioner David Bradford ’95 presented Batey with a resolution acknowledging his accomplishments.
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  • Aviation Provides Career Paths

    Captain Albert Glenn, former chairman of the Organization of Black Aerospace Professionals Board of Directors and managing director of Global Flight Operations for FedEx Express, spoke in chapel October 18.
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  • Judge Lipman Explains the Judiciary

    The Honorable Sheryl H. Lipman, chief judge of the United States District Court, Western District of Tennessee, spoke in chapel October 4. At a time when the judiciary and judges have come under fire, History Department Chair Jonathan Jones invited Judge Lipman to explain the vital work done by our courts.
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  • Ray Gives Manhood Breakfast Talk

    Faculty Emeritus Barry Ray was the speaker at the Lower School Manhood Breakfast October 4. Ray, who retired as Assistant Headmaster, Upper School Principal, and History Instructor in May, spoke about the eight qualities that make a real man.
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  • TEDxMemphis Comes to Chapel

    Students experienced a sample of TEDxMemphis: the miXtape in chapel today, hearing two talks that will be presented in Hyde Chapel Saturday, September 28. 
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  • LS Lacrosse Interest Signup

    The Lower School lacrosse team is open to any MUS student in the sixth, seventh, or eighth grade. If your son is interested in playing lacrosse this spring, please fill out this form - it does not obligate your son to participate in lacrosse. Read Coach Kimbrough Taylor’s letter from the team page.
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  • Volunteer at Emmanuel Center: Sept. 28

    CSO will hold a sports festival and cookout at the Emmanuel Center (604 Saint Paul Avenue, Memphis) Saturday, September 28, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. All MUS students interested in volunteering for fun and free food are welcome to attend.
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  • Ten Owls Named Commended Scholars

    The following 10 seniors have received recognition as National Merit Commended Scholars indicating their PSAT scores rank among the top 3-4% in the United States: Joephen Chen, Bennett Frazer, Wilkes Gowen, Diego Guerrero Viloria, Leo Meske, Paxton Silver, Whitt Stockburger, Gabe Ungab, Dennis White, and Ethan Zaptin.
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  • Dunavant Alumnus of the Year

    The Alumni Executive Board named Bill Dunavant ’78 the Alumnus of the Year at its annual awards luncheon September 19. Chair of the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle, Dunavant has made it a priority to change the Memphis narrative by focusing on the positive aspects of the city. Through this position, he is challenging businesses to advocate for accessible education, job attainment, and community engagement.
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  • Sherman Accepts Volunteer Award

    The Alumni Executive Board honored Scott Sherman ’89 as Volunteer of the Year at their Awards Luncheon September 19. During his recently completed two-year term as president of the D. Eugene Thorn Society, Sherman led the Executive Committee to record-setting years for both members and dollars.
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  • College Financial Planning Resources

    MUS is partnering with Paul Martin, founder of College Money Method, to provide six virtual programs and a helpful resource library about college financial planning, including merit-based scholarships and the need-based financial aid process.
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  • Kay Moves to New Role

    Assistant Head for Advancement Perry Dement has announced that Harvey Kay ’01 has been promoted to director of Development. Kay joined the Development Office as director of the Annual Fund in September 2023. In this newly created position, he will oversee the school’s annual fundraising efforts as well as alumni and parent programs.
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  • Olympian Returns to Alma Mater

    Olympic decathlete Harrison Williams, Class of 2014, spent the morning on campus, speaking at the Manhood Breakfast, joining in the Talking The U Podcast, and sharing his journey in an interview with Track and Cross Country Head Coach Drew Hinote during chapel.
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  • Athletic Insurance Information

    Please see insurance information recently sent to families of MUS athletes HERE and on the Health Records Resource Board in OwlHub.
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  • Trivia and Mempops Mark Founders Day

    Messrs. Werts and Rhea would surely be proud of the celebration today in honor of our dear founders who opened Memphis University School on September 13, 1893.
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  • Sign Up for the LS Swim Team!

    It’s time to sign up for the Lower School swim team. Lower school students interested in swimming for MUS this season, contact Coach David Ferebee to sign up.
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  • Ten Owls National Merit Semifinalists

    Ten seniors have been named Semifinalists in the 70th National Merit Scholarship Program, indicating their 2023 Preliminary SAT/National Merit Scholarship Qualifying Test scores rank in the top 1% nationwide.
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  • Harkins Shares Alcy Ball Mission

    Alcy Ball Development Corporation Executive Director Seth Harkins spoke in chapel about his work in the Alcy Ball neighborhood of South Memphis. ABDC’s mission is to “develop a thriving, resident-led community reflecting the Kingdom of God, through the following programs: Connect, Train, Restore.”
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  • Stokes-Alston Stadium Name Unveiled

    The Memphis University School community gathered September 6 to celebrate as Stokes stadium was renamed Stokes-Alston Stadium in honor of Bobby Alston, longtime football and track head coach and athletic director.
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  • TEDxMemphis Offers Owl Discount

    TEDxMemphis: the miXtape will be turning up the volume to amplify big ideas in Hyde Chapel on Saturday, September 28. This year's TEDx Talks are brimming with ideas that will feed your curiosity, challenge your perceptions, and offer a one-of-a-kind, live-event experience.
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  • Sanders Focuses on School Mottos

    Headmaster Pete Sanders highlighted school mottos for a chapel presentation, weaving in the history, founders, and character of remarkable institutions.
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  • Thompson Extols Power of Written Word

    English Instructor Norman Thompson took the chapel stage to encourage Owls to delve into the literary world.
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  • Training, Rehab, Eval Appointments

    The Athletics Department is excited to announce a new program! Student-athletes can make appointments with the athletic training staff for treatment, rehab, or evaluations.
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  • Madasu Earns Perfect Spanish Score

    We recently learned that Dhilan Madasu ’27 received a perfect score on the 2024 National Spanish Examination in Level 1. He is one of 403 students in the country to earn a perfect score, and one of only six in Tennessee. ¡Felicidades, Dhilan!

  • Volunteer for Civic Service Day: Sept. 11

    In addition to being Parent Back-to-School-Day, September 11 is also Service Day for MUS students. The Civic Service Organization is hosting volunteer opportunities for groups of Lower School and Upper School students at nonprofit organizations across the city.
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  • McCracken Extols Benefits of Athletics

    Using his own path in sports as an illustration, Director of Athletics Thad McCracken shared his philosophy during a chapel presentation on August 21. 

    “Through athletics, coaches teach so many valuable life lessons, lessons that help you be the best version of yourself,” he said.
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  • College Board Recognizes Eight

    Eight Owls have been named in the College Board’s National Recognition Program. The program highlights the academic achievements of rural area/small town, African American/Black, Hispanic/Latino, Indigenous/Native American, and (new in 2024) first-generation students.
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  • Dunavant Kicks Off Focus on Memphis

    Headmaster Pete Sanders wants our home city to be a focus for Owls this school year, so he enlisted Bill Dunavant ’78, chair the Greater Memphis Chamber Chairman’s Circle, to speak at the first chapel assembly August 16.
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  • Convocation Kicks Off New Year

    Faculty and students gathered in Hyde Chapel August 12 for Opening Convocation to launch the 2024-25 school year and celebrate the principles that distinguish Memphis University School. Headmaster Pete Sanders reaffirmed the Mission Statement, defining MUS as a school for boys that focuses on academic excellence, service, and character.
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  • Phone Policy Enforcement

    The existing cell phone policy will be strictly enforced during the 2024-25 school year. There are no “safe zones” for using a cellular device during the school day.
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